Results

• Open Source Software Moving into Infotainment
Open source software products such as Linux, Genivi and HTML5 are beginning to have an impact in the automotive industry, especially in infotainment.

• 48-Volt Initiative by German Five on Docket at Ludwigsburg
Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen will soon formally announce their cooperative initiative to develop a 48-volt bus. 12-volt systems are no longer adequate.

• Elektrobit (EB), The Company Profile
While still small, embedded software and tools supplier EB is well positioned to benefit from the rapid growth in automotive software: EB is planning on 20% annual growth for the next five years. Strongest product sector will be driver assistance.

• Body Control Module Update
Body control tends to keep a low profile, but increasing vehicle complexity is driving lots of innovation in this domain.